Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

Reporting to the Driving Education Manager, this important new role is responsible for delivering high quality driving education and training to St John people and external stakeholders so that they are trained to the right standard. St John Ambulance have a strong commitment to developing people and training, during the 18-month developing role there will be a structured programme to help you achieve the qualifications needed. Upon completion, the next step is to become one of our Driving Education Officers which is key to supporting the organisation’s needs.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working & TOIL, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• · Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Driving or IHCD/ BTEC Level 3 Emergency Driving Certificate
• · DVLA full UK driving licence including Category B with no penalty points
• · Demonstrate the ability to drive to a high standard and to all road traffic law
• · Possess strong compassionate leadership, negotiation and communication skills

About the Role:

• · Develop the skills to work as part of a team to deliver regulated education and assessments
• · Develop the skills to support all SJA people involved in driver education and training to achieve the required levels of performance through the delivery of high-quality tuition and assessment
• · Develop the skills to design, co-ordinate and deliver education and training packages to suit the requirements of individuals, organisational needs and external requirements
• · Understand the requirements of the Goals for Driver Education, requirements of awarding bodies and needs of St John Ambulance in the planning, design, development and review of driving education and training programs as required
• · You will achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, Level 4 Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction and the DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (Car)

 About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.